King James Version:
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(For all the Athenians and strangers which were there spent their time in nothing else, but either to tell, or to hear some new thing.)
Complete Jewish Bible:
(All the Athenians and the foreigners living there used to spend their spare time talking or hearing about the latest intellectual fads.)
Berean Standard Bible:
Now all the Athenians and foreigners who lived there spent their time doing nothing more than hearing and articulating new ideas.
American Standard Version:
(Now all the Athenians and the strangers sojourning there spent their time in nothing else, but either to tell or to hear some new thing.)
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
(For{G1161} all{G3956} the Athenians{G117} and{G2532} strangers{G3581} which{G3588} were there{G1927} spent their time{G2119} in{G1519} nothing{G3762} else{G2087}, but either{G2228} to tell{G3004}, or{G2532} to hear{G191} some{G5100} new thing{G2537}.)
Cross-References (KJV):
2 Timothy 2:16
- But shun profane [and] vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.
2 Timothy 2:17
- And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;
Ephesians 5:16
- Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
Colossians 4:5
- ¶ Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.
1 Timothy 5:13
- And withal they learn [to be] idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.
2 Thessalonians 3:11
- For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.
2 Thessalonians 3:12
- Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.
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Commentary for Acts 17:21
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G1161
There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δέ
Transliteration: dé
Pronunciation: deh
Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English). - Strong's Number: G3956
There are 1075 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πᾶς
Transliteration: pâs
Pronunciation: pas
Description: including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole:--all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever. - Strong's Number: G117
There are 58 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Ἀθηναῖος
Transliteration: Athēnaîos
Pronunciation: ath-ay-nah'-yos
Description: from Ἀθῆναι; an Athenæan or inhabitant of Athenæ:--Athenian. - Strong's Number: G2532
There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καί
Transliteration: kaí
Pronunciation: kahee
Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet. - Strong's Number: G3581
There are 14 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ξένος
Transliteration: xénos
Pronunciation: xen'-os
Description: apparently a primary word; foreign (literally, alien, or figuratively, novel); by implication, a guest or (vice-versa) entertainer:--host, strange(-r). - Strong's Number: G3588
There are 498 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὁ
Transliteration: ho
Pronunciation: to
Description: the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom):--the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc. - Strong's Number: G1927
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐπιδημέω
Transliteration: epidēméō
Pronunciation: ep-ee-day-meh'-o
Description: from a compound of ἐπί and δῆμος; to make oneself at home, i.e. (by extension) to reside (in a foreign country):--(be) dwelling (which were) there, stranger. - Strong's Number: G2119
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: εὐκαιρέω
Transliteration: eukairéō
Pronunciation: yoo-kahee-reh'-o
Description: from εὔκαιρος; to have good time, i.e. opportunity or leisure:--have leisure (convenient time), spend time. - Strong's Number: G1519
There are 1513 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: εἰς
Transliteration: eis
Pronunciation: ice
Description: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively). - Strong's Number: G3762
There are 224 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: οὐδείς
Transliteration: oudeís
Pronunciation: oo-den'
Description: from οὐδέ and εἷς; not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none, nobody, nothing:--any (man), aught, man, neither any (thing), never (man), no (man), none (+ of these things), not (any, at all, -thing), nought. - Strong's Number: G2087
There are 94 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἕτερος
Transliteration: héteros
Pronunciation: het'-er-os
Description: of uncertain affinity; (an-, the) other or different:--altered, else, next (day), one, (an-)other, some, strange. - Strong's Number: G2228
There are 283 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἤ
Transliteration: ḗ
Pronunciation: ay
Description: a primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than:--and, but (either), (n-)either, except it be, (n-)or (else), rather, save, than, that, what, yea. Often used in connection with other particles. Compare especially ἤδη, ἤπερ, ἤτοι. - Strong's Number: G3004
There are 1244 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: λέγω
Transliteration: légō
Pronunciation: leg'-o
Description: a primary verb; properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas ἔπω and φημί generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while ῥέω is properly to break silence merely, and λαλέω means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean:--ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter. - Strong's Number: G191
There are 448 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀκούω
Transliteration: akoúō
Pronunciation: ak-oo'-o
Description: a primary verb; to hear (in various senses):--give (in the) audience (of), come (to the ears), (shall) hear(-er, -ken), be noised, be reported, understand. - Strong's Number: G5100
There are 419 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: τὶς
Transliteration: tìs
Pronunciation: tis
Description: an enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object:--a (kind of), any (man, thing, thing at all), certain (thing), divers, he (every) man, one (X thing), ought, + partly, some (man, -body, - thing, -what), (+ that no-)thing, what(-soever), X wherewith, whom(-soever), whose(-soever). - Strong's Number: G2537
There are 38 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καινός
Transliteration: kainós
Pronunciation: kahee-nos'
Description: of uncertain affinity; new (especially in freshness; while νέος is properly so with respect to age:--new.